Georgia / Public Defender Council, Georgia
Agency file
The Public Defender Council, Georgia handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2025, this agency had 1,048 employees with median total compensation of $62,540; the highest distinct record was $192,347.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,048 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($62,540) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $117,212 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,271. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Kristin Patten serves as a Attorney 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,005.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kathryn Jackson holds the role of Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,833.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Andrew Thomas is a Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $98,785.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Micah Gates is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $98,636.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Reese Davis holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,018.
HR Generalist Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Armishia Wiley-Adams works as a HR Generalist Supervisor for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Armishia earned $98,000 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Ruqayyah Byrd holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,980.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jake Shapiro works as a Attorney 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jake earned $97,956 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Shaleia Threadcraft serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,500.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Adam Deaver serves as a Attorney 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,451.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Matthew Nestrud is a Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $97,241.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Kathryn Mcmichael is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $97,115.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Leslie Cardin serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,827.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Laura Cobb works as a Attorney 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Laura earned $96,827 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kenneth Bice holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,667.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Betsey Tate is a Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $96,577.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Agis Bray serves as a Attorney 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,497.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Keri Thompson is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $96,417.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Andrea Herschberger serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,219.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Shericka Choice works as a Attorney 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Shericka earned $96,051 in 2025.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Jerel Johnson serves as a Attorney 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,548.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Julie Herrin works as a Attorney 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Julie earned $95,039 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Elizabeth Brice works as a Attorney 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Elizabeth earned $95,000 in 2025.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Brandon Wilson holds the role of Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,000.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Nelson Rhodes works as a Attorney 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Nelson earned $95,000 in 2025.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Thea Delage holds the role of Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,000.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Jerry Chappell serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,000.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Rhonda Hill is a Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $95,000.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kaitlin Marsh works as a Attorney 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Kaitlin earned $94,875 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Alice Button holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,800.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Lauren Dixon is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $94,708.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Mary Tolle holds the role of Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,708.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Megan Tuttle is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $94,708.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Lillian Sconiers-Stephens holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,410.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Kimberly Cameron holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,006.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jennifer Arndt works as a Attorney 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jennifer earned $94,005 in 2025.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Amy Bell is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $94,005.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Radford Bunker is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $93,399.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Erin Wallace works as a Attorney 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Erin earned $93,267 in 2025.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Thomas Mccants works as a Attorney 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Thomas earned $93,260 in 2025.